Trail conditions
Banff National Park
Please be advised that there is an active fire ban in effect for Banff National Park. For more information, click here.FIRE BAN IN EFFECT
Important information
Be extra cautious when engaging in any activities to avoid injury and/or getting lost to help minimize the demands placed on emergency response, search and rescue teams, and on the health care system.
CAUTION! Avalanche danger
You are responsible for your own safety. Check the Avalanche Bulletin for the latest conditions.
Vehicle parking is limited to designated areas only. Roadside parking is prohibited. Signage and monitoring will be used throughout the park to inform the public of parking restrictions and encourage compliance.
Dogs are allowed on all trails in the summer unless otherwise specified in trail restrictions and closures. Refer to the information below to find out about any special restrictions. Keep dogs on leash and under physical control at all times.
Wildlife and you
When you see wildlife, give them space for your safety and their survival. If you’re out on the trails, travel in tight groups of 4 or more, stay alert, make noise, carry bear spray and know how to use it.
Closures and restrictions
For a complete list of ongoing closures and restrictions, please visit our Important Bulletins page.
For more information, please contact us:
Banff: 403-762-1550
Lake Louise: 403-522-3833
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Town of Banff Area
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Easy |
Banff Legacy Trail: Banff–Banff East Gate | Good. | 25-07-2024: Biking including pedal-assist e-bikes is allowed; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Banff Legacy Trail: Vermilion Lakes–Bow Valley Parkway | Good. | 25-07-2024: Biking including pedal-assist e-bikes is allowed; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Fenland Loop | Good. | 25-07-2024: Biking including pedal-assist e-bikes is allowed; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Spray River East Trail | Good. | 25-07-2024: Biking excluding e-bikes is allowed; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Marsh Loop | Fair. | 25-07-2024: Wet and muddy sections; Frequent Horse Use; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Spray River West Trail | Good. | 25-07-2024: Biking excluding e-bikes is allowed; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Tunnel Campground Loop | Good. | 25-07-2024: Biking including pedal-assist e-bikes is allowed; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Healy Creek Trail | Good. | 25-07-2024: Biking excluding e-bikes is allowed; | Trail details |
 Moderate |
Sundance Canyon Trail | Good. | 25-07-2024: Biking including pedal-assist e-bikes is allowed; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Sulphur Mountain Westside Trail | Good. | 25-07-2024: Biking excluding e-bikes is allowed; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Sulphur Mountain Trail | Good. | 25-07-2024: Trail is in good condition; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Tunnel Mountain Summit Trail | Good. | 25-07-2024: Trail is in good condition; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Surprise Corner to Hoodoos Trail | Good. | 25-07-2024: Biking including pedal-assist e-bikes is allowed; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Upper Stoney Trail | Good. | 25-07-2024: Biking excluding e-bikes is allowed; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Cascade Amphitheatre Trail | Good. | 25-07-2024: Trail is in good condition; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Tunnel Bench Loop: Coastline Trail | Good. | 25-07-2024: Biking including pedal-assist e-bikes is allowed; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Tunnel Bench Loop: Teddy Bear's Picnic Trail | Good. | 25-07-2024: Biking including pedal-assist e-bikes is allowed; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Tunnel Bench Loop: The Spine Trail | Good. | 25-07-2024: Biking including pedal-assist e-bikes is allowed; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Tunnel Technical Trails: Return of the Jedi Trail | Good. | 25-07-2024: Biking including pedal-assist e-bikes is allowed; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Tunnel Technical Trails: Star Wars Trail | Good. | 25-07-2024: Biking including pedal-assist e-bikes is allowed; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Goat Creek Trail | Good. | 25-07-2024: Biking excluding e-bikes is allowed; | Trail details |
 Difficult |
Topp Notch Trail | Good. | 25-07-2024: Biking excluding e-bikes is allowed; | Trail details |
Lake Minnewanka Area
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Easy |
Cascade Ponds Loop | Good. | 25-07-2024: Mainly dry; | |
| Easy |
Stewart Canyon Trail | Caution. | 25-07-2024: Bear warning in effect; Trail is in good condition; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Johnson Lake Loop | Good. | 25-07-2024: Mainly dry; Numerous trees down on trail; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
C-Level Cirque Trail | Caution. | 25-07-2024: Bear warning in effect; Trail is in good condition; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Lake Minnewanka Trail: Stewart Canyon–Aylmer Pass Junction | Seasonal closure in effect | 25-07-2024: Must be in group of 4 or more; No dogs allowed; Bicycles not allowed during restriction; Bear spray required; Check the important bulletins for more information; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Lake Minnewanka Trail: Aylmer Pass Junction–Devil's Gap | Seasonal closure in effect | 25-07-2024: Must be in group of 4 or more; No dogs allowed; Bicycles not allowed during restriction; Bear spray required; Check the important bulletins for more information; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Aylmer Lookout Trail | Seasonal closure in effect | 25-07-2024: Must be in group of 4 or more; No dogs allowed; Bicycles not allowed during restriction; Bear spray required; Check the important bulletins for more information; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Aylmer Pass Trail | Seasonal closure in effect | 25-07-2024: Must be in group of 4 or more; No dogs allowed; Bicycles not allowed during restriction; Bear spray required; Check the important bulletins for more information; | Trail details |
Bow Valley/Castle Junction Area
From May 1 to June 25 and August 30 to September 30, the Bow Valley Parkway Cycling Experience restricts public vehicles on the parkway's 17 km eastern end, from the Trans-Canada Highway junction to Johnston Canyon. Vehicle access to the popular Johnston Canyon Trail and campground will remain open during the pilot via Castle Junction (the intersection of Highway 93 South and the Bow Valley Parkway/ Highway 1A, and the west end of the Bow Valley Parkway. Visit parks.canada.ca/banff-bow-valley-parkway for more information.
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Easy |
Johnston Canyon Trail | Good. | 25-07-2024: Adhere to all posted warnings and closures along trails; Mainly dry; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Ink Pots Trail | Good. | 25-07-2024: Adhere to all posted warnings and closures along trails; Mainly dry; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Boom Lake Trail | Good. | 25-07-2024: Wet and muddy sections; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Vista Lake / Arnica Lake / Twin Lakes Trail: Trailhead–Vista Lake | Good. | 25-07-2024: Mainly dry; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Vista Lake / Arnica Lake / Twin Lakes Trail: Vista Lake–Arnica Lake | Good. | 25-07-2024: Wet and muddy sections; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Vista Lake / Arnica Lake / Twin Lakes Trail: Arnica Lake–Twin Lakes | Good. | 25-07-2024: Wet and muddy sections; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Healy Pass Trail | Good. | 25-07-2024: Mainly dry; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Bourgeau Lake Trail: Trailhead–Bourgeau Lake | Good. | 25-07-2024: Wet and muddy sections; Be careful fording rivers and streams; Debris on trail; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Bourgeau Lake Trail: Bourgeau Lake–Harvey Pass | Good. | 25-07-2024: Wet and muddy sections; Debris on trail; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Redearth Creek Trail | Good. | 25-07-2024: Biking including pedal-assist e-bikes is allowed; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Rockbound Lake Trail | Good. | 25-07-2024: Wet and muddy sections; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Castle Lookout Trail | Good. | 25-07-2024: Trail is in good condition; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Cory Pass Loop | Good. | 25-07-2024: Stream crossings; Trail is narrow and steep. ; | Trail details |
Lake Louise Area
Caution - Bear warning in the Lake Louise area.
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moderate |
Tramline Trail | Caution. | 14-07-2024: Note: A trail advisory is in effect from May 15 until October 15 to help protect and improve important wildlife habitat. Hikers are asked to use alternative routes such as the Louise Creek Trail. Cycling is permitted on Tramline trail.; Warning - Grizzly bears in the area. Special caution is recommended at Lake Louise parking lots & lakeshore trail (south side & front of lake), Fairview trail & area; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Taylor Lake Trail | Fair. | 17-07-2024: Wet and muddy sections; Deadfall on trail; Mainly dry; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Bow River Loop | Seasonal closure in effect | 28-06-2024: Trail sections along the west side of Bow River CLOSED from May 15 to October 15; Mainly dry; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Louise Creek Trail | Caution. | 14-07-2024: Warning - Grizzly bears in the area. Special caution is recommended at Lake Louise parking lots & lakeshore trail (south side & front of lake), Fairview trail & area; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Fairview Lookout Trail | Bear warning : Hike in a group and make noise. | 14-07-2024: Warning - Grizzly bears in the area. Special caution is recommended at Lake Louise parking lots & lakeshore trail (south side & front of lake), Fairview trail & area; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Great Divide Trail | Good. | 28-06-2024: Parking lot closed.; Biking including pedal-assist e-bikes is allowed; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
"Highline" trail to Paradise Creek | Bear warning : Hike in a group and make noise. | 14-07-2024: Warning - Grizzly bears in the area. Special caution is recommended at Lake Louise parking lots & lakeshore trail (south side & front of lake), Fairview trail & area; Wet and muddy sections; | |
| Moderate |
Lake Agnes Trail | Good. | 14-07-2024: Mainly dry; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Ross Lake Trail | Good. | 07-07-2024: Wet and muddy sections; Stream crossings; Use caution; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Big Beehive Trail | Caution. | 14-07-2024: Trail is narrow and steep. ; Mainly dry; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Little Beehive Trail | Good. | 14-07-2024: Mainly dry; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Mirror Lake Highline Trail | Good. | 09-07-2024: Mainly dry; | |
| Moderate |
Big Beehive to Plain of Six Glaciers Trail | Good. | 22-07-2024: Sturdy hiking boots and hiking poles recommended; Mainly dry; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Plain of Six Glaciers Trail | Good. | 22-07-2024: Sturdy hiking boots and hiking poles recommended; Mainly dry; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Fairview Mountain Trail | Bear Warning. | 14-07-2024: Warning - Grizzly bears in the area. Special caution is recommended at Lake Louise parking lots & lakeshore trail (south side & front of lake), Fairview trail & area; Hike in a group and make noise; Trail is narrow and steep. ; Sturdy hiking boots and hiking poles recommended; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Saddleback Trail | Bear Warning. | 13-07-2024: Snow patches; Wet and muddy sections; Fragile alpine vegetation, stay on the trail; Sturdy hiking boots and hiking poles recommended; Bear warning in effect; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Sheol/Paradise Connector Trail | Good. | 14-07-2024: Mainly dry; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Pipestone Trail | Mainly Dry. | 09-07-2024: Deadfall on trail; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Lake Louise Lakeshore Trail | Caution. | 14-07-2024: Warning - Grizzly bears in the area. Special caution is recommended at Lake Louise parking lots & lakeshore trail (south side & front of lake), Fairview trail & area; | Trail details |
Paradise Valley Area
Moraine Lake road is closed to personal vehicles year-round. Shuttle services to Moraine lake begin June 1st. See reservation.pc.gc.ca for Parks Canada shuttle bookings.
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moderate |
Lake Annette Trail | Good. | 14-07-2024: Mainly dry; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Sentinel Pass - Paradise Valley Connector Trail | Caution. | 22-07-2024: Stay on trail; Route finding skills essential; Sturdy hiking boots and hiking poles recommended; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Paradise Valley and Giant Steps Trail | Fair. | 09-07-2024: Wet and muddy sections; Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; | Trail details |
Moraine Lake Area
Moraine Lake road is closed to personal vehicles year-round. Shuttle services to Moraine lake begin June 1st. See reservation.pc.gc.ca for Parks Canada shuttle bookings.
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Easy |
Consolation Lakes Trail | Good. | 06-07-2024: Fragile alpine vegetation, stay on the trail; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Rockpile Trail | Good. | 06-07-2024: Fragile alpine vegetation, stay on the trail; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Moraine Lake Highline Trail | Good. | 06-07-2024: Wet and muddy sections; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Moraine Lakeshore Trail | Good. | 06-07-2024: Fragile alpine vegetation, stay on the trail; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Eiffel Lake Trail | Fair. | 24-07-2024: Fragile alpine vegetation, stay on the trail; Snow patches; Mainly dry; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Larch Valley/Minnestimma Lakes Trail | Fair. | 09-07-2024: Wet and muddy sections; Snow covered sections; Fragile alpine vegetation, stay on the trail; Sturdy hiking boots and hiking poles recommended; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Sentinel Pass Trail | Caution. | 22-07-2024: Trail is narrow and steep. ; Sturdy hiking boots and hiking poles recommended; Mainly dry; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Wenkchemna Pass Trail | Fair. | 22-07-2024: Sturdy hiking boots and hiking poles recommended; Route finding skills essential; | Trail details |
Skoki Area
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Difficult |
Hidden Lake Trail | Good. | 24-07-2024: Mainly dry; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Boulder Pass Trail | Good. | 24-07-2024: Mainly dry; | Trail details |
Icefields Parkway Area
Icefields Parkway CLOSED north of Saskatchewan Crossing.
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moderate |
Mosquito Creek Trail | Good. | 23-06-2024: Mainly dry; | |
| Difficult |
Molar Pass Trail | Fair. | 07-07-2024: Wet and muddy sections; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
North Molar Pass Trail | Caution. | 07-07-2024: Snow at high elevation ; Wet and muddy sections; Sturdy hiking boots and hiking poles recommended; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Helen Lake Trail | Good. | 22-07-2024: Fragile alpine vegetation, stay on the trail; Sturdy hiking boots and hiking poles recommended; Mainly dry; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Dolomite Pass Trail | Good. | 22-07-2024: Fragile alpine vegetation, stay on the trail; Sturdy hiking boots and hiking poles recommended; Mainly dry; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Bow Glacier Falls Trail | Fair. | 30-06-2024: Wet and muddy sections; Extensive trail erosion; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Peyto Lake Viewpoint Trail | Good. | 30-06-2024: Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Bow Summit Lookout Trail | Good. | 22-07-2024: Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; Sturdy hiking boots and hiking poles recommended; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Chephren Lake Trail | Fair. | 30-06-2024: Wet and muddy sections; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Cirque Lake Trail | Fair. | 30-06-2024: Wet and muddy sections; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Glacier Lake Trail | Road access closed | 24-07-2024: No vehicle access; Mainly dry; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Mistaya Canyon Trail | Good. | 21-06-2024: Mainly dry; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Sarbach Lookout Trail | Fair. | 23-06-2024: Unmaintained trail; Deadfall on trail; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Sunset Lookout Trail | Road access closed | 24-07-2024: No vehicle access; Mainly dry; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Sunset Pass Trail | Road access closed | 24-07-2024: No vehicle access; Mainly dry; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Nigel Pass Trail | Road access closed | 24-07-2024: No vehicle access; Closed until further notice; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Parker Ridge Trail | Road access closed | 24-07-2024: No vehicle access; Closed until further notice; | Trail details |
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